Jean Maxin Henning

Jean M. Oliver Henning of Marco Island Florida passed away June 13, 2015. Jean was born to the late Guy E. and Ruth Oliver on June 18, 1918. Jean was an internationally published writer whose articles and poetry have appeared in various magazines. She also published three books: A Sports Odyssey: Journal of an Olympic Wife, Six Days to Swim and Naper Scenes-Poetry of Naperville. She was the 2005 Outstanding Alumna Award Recipient from North Central College. Her athletic prowess in the water has included diving, water ballet, swimming and water walking. She also established the Henning Library at the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the world's aquatic sports library in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. A member of North Central's 1861 Society, which recognizes cumulative lifetime gifts of $1 million or more, and longtime donor to WONC-FM 89.1 broadcasting facilities in Oliver Hall, Henning also supported two College scholarships: the Dr. Harold W. Henning Scholarship, for students anticipating a career in dentistry or medicine, and the Guy Oliver Scholarship Fund. She is predeceased by her her husband, Dr. Harold W. Henning and is survived by her two children Ronald and Susan Henning. A Memorial Service to honor Jean's life will take place Wed June 24th at 1:00 pm at Marco Island Lutheran Church.